Waterfall Dome Wild Cave Tour at Raccoon Mountain Caverns

Explore a demanding live-cave expedition through muddy passages, sparkling pools, and rock formations. Tackle technical obstacles as you travel deep into the Waterfall Dome cave system.

• Navigate long corridors lined with stalagmites, stalactites, and pools
• Climb with and without ropes through challenging cave passages
• Crawl through tight spaces and slide through muddy terrain
• Cross a 35-foot-deep slot canyon by body-bridging
• Look for cave salamanders, bats, and Crystal Cave Spiders

What's Included

• Helmet
• Light
• Gloves
• Knee pads

Important details

• Arrive 30 minutes early to gear up
• Ages 12+ only; minimum height 5 ft 4 in and maximum weight 275 lbs
• Requires significant hands-and-knees and belly crawling, climbing, and sliding
• Not permitted for anyone with a cast or sling
• Wear full-length pants, a long-sleeved shirt, and sturdy lace-up closed-toe shoes with traction
• Wear the provided helmet, light, gloves, and knee pads at all times
• Use the restroom before entering; no restrooms are available inside the cave
• Do not bring food, beverages, or personal caving equipment
• Store personal items in your car or campsite; lockers are not available
• Bring a phone or camera at your own risk; helmet-mounted action cameras require a helmet strap mount
• Do not record the entire tour, explore alone, touch wildlife, or leave the trail
• Expect the tour to run rain or shine; prolonged or extreme weather may require rescheduling
• A $50 emergency-toilet fee and $250 bodily-fluid cleanup fee apply and are not included in the listed price
• Damage to the cave may carry up to a $1,000 fine under Tennessee law, plus repair or replacement costs
• Requires acceptance of the cave rules and liability waiver